This Retreat is soul'd out for Nov 2026 - we will be offering it again Nov 2029
If you want to get on the waitlist JIC someone cancels, please EMAIL: s[email protected] or [email protected]
Return to the Source - Ma Ganga Pilgrimage
Sacred sites, ceremonies, natural inspiration, temples, and experiences along the northern River Ma Ganga in the sacred towns of Rishikesh, Haridwar and the forests surrounding on safari will create an experience of a lifetime. These sites will not just be visited but revered through satsang and presence.
Here is our general plan, but its important to understand that these plans can change…The India experience is one of adaptability and respect for both the calm and chaos of this culture. Everything we do will be an opportunity to practice yoga. Whatever happens, it will be an incredible experience.
Rishikesh - the Birthplace of Yoga
(9 nights)
3 nights/4 days
Propitiously nestled on the foothills of Gau Ghat - one of the sacred sights of Haridwar, and on the banks of the holy River Ganges, Ganga Lahari Hotel in Haridwar stands at the gateway to the Devbhoomi. Har ki Pauri, the sacred site, is just walking distance from the hotel.
3 nights luxury hotel & spa includes:
· Breakfast and Evening Tea/cookies/snack
· Optional auspicious Holy dip at the ghat next to the hotel at Har-Ki-Pauri.
· Welcome refreshment on arrival. Two bottles of mineral water in the room replenished daily.
· Turndown service. 24 hours internet access. Discount on spa services.
Hotel Ganga Lahari is set on the sacred banks of the Ganges in Haridwar. The hotel is a gem amongst the hotels in Haridwar. Ideally located near "Har ki Pari", the ghat on which a bath can cleanse a soul from all its earthen trappings, the hotel offers an enchanting as well as a convenient place to stay for pilgrims and tourists coming to Haridwar. The Kumbh Mela can be witnessed in all its glory and sanctimony from the Hotel Ganga Lahari, Haridwar. The majestic gatherings for "Ganga Aarti" can be viewed from Hotel Ganga Lahari's exquisite rooms and seating areas facing the grand river, giving you a glimpse of the vibrant Hindu culture and art.
Mon or Tues: Guided Jungle Safari in Rajaji National Park & Tiger Reserve:
Sitting in a jeep looking at wonderful creations of nature roaming around you. Rajaji National Park, spread in the three districts (Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar) of Uttarakhand. It’s called Rajaji Tiger Reserve that covers the area 820 km where you will find various plants, trees and animal. In 1983, Govt. of India merged three wildlife sanctuaries, Chilla, Motichur and Rajaji into Rajaji National Park.
You may see animals such as Asian elephants, leopards, hyena and tigers. While moving in a jeep, you may come across an Asian elephant drinking water on the side of river Ganga that flows right through the middle of the forest and sometimes there are tributary rivers within the jungle too where you can spot Elephants in groups or with their family.
The significance of this protected forest is that the workers are highly devoted towards wildlife projects and sustainability. Animals are given lots of space and respect. There are Royal Bengal Tigers which you may spot if you are lucky. Also, there are elephants, striped hyenas, porcupines, pangolin, jackal, etc. which can be spotted. There are barking deer, spotted deer, Sāmbhar, peacocks, and so on, which will mesmerize you with their elegant beauty. You may also see Indian langur & porcupine, Monitor lizard, Python and Wild boar.
Birders love Rajaji National Park! The park has 11 species of woodpeckers, 5 species of barbets and 3 species of hornbills including the Near Threatened Great Pied Hornbill. A total of 312 birds species has been recorded.
Weds 18th: Overnight Trip to The Taj Mahal
Depart Haridwar. Ground transport to Dehradun airport. Fly to Delhi morning of 18th. Domestic Flight included. Lunch Buffet in Delhi at a trusted hotel where we will leave our luggage, take an overnight bag and high speed train to Agra to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise the next morning. Includes one hotel night in Agra.
Final Full Day the 19th:
Return to Delhi via high speed train. Optional to visit Akshardham temple with Raj that afternoon. Delicious dinner buffet, and take turns refreshing in shared rooms prior to late flights that evening, or early next morning.
Book your Return Flights to US either evening on November 19 or morning of November 20th 2026.
Questions? EMAIL: s[email protected] To register, for shared room, simply click here
For private room or payment plan, EMAIL: [email protected]
Retreat Costs for Two Weeks:
$2300 for shared room (we can pair you with someone based on your preferences, if you like):
-Flights to/from Dehradun included. High speed train to Agra included.
-Rishikesh standard lodging: share with one other person – 2 persons either twin beds or shared large bed (9 nights) - with activities, yoga, Satsang, etc. (food, dhana/gratuities on your own)
-Haridwar luxury lodging & Safari: share with one other person – luxury suite (3 nights) - breakfast and tea/snacks included
-Overnight trip to Taj Mahal (shared room) and buffets in Delhi also included
$2900 for single/private room:
-Flights to/from Dehradun included. High speed train to Agra included.
-Rishikesh private room (9 nights) with activities, yoga, satsang, etc. (food, dhana/gratuities on your own)
-Haridwar private luxury room (3 nights) & Safari - breakfast and tea/snacks included
-Overnight trip to Taj Mahal (private room) and buffets in Delhi included
To reserve your space: We have space for 25 on this retreat and we already have a list of 29 who are interested. To reserve your space, please email [email protected] (if we have a cc on file for you, please email her) or call her at 503-737-5609 Mon-Fri from 9-5. To register, you can either:
1) Pay in full to reserve your spot
2) Payment plan spread over 3-10 months (fee of $8.33/month for admin including cc fees). We cannot take a deposit to reserve a spot, but you can spread your payment over the number of months you choose.
International Flight costs are not included in the retreat pricing:
Questions? EMAIL: s[email protected] To register: for shared room, simply click here
For private room or payment plan, EMAIL: [email protected]
We are so looking forward to sharing this truly incredible experience with you!
If you want to get on the waitlist JIC someone cancels, please EMAIL: s[email protected] or [email protected]
Return to the Source - Ma Ganga Pilgrimage
Sacred sites, ceremonies, natural inspiration, temples, and experiences along the northern River Ma Ganga in the sacred towns of Rishikesh, Haridwar and the forests surrounding on safari will create an experience of a lifetime. These sites will not just be visited but revered through satsang and presence.
- 9 days/nights in the sacred town of Rishikesh - The Birthplace of Yoga
- 3 nights/4 days in Haridwar luxury hotel with option to indulge in spa treatments and beautiful scenery while visiting sacred ceremonies, as well as Guided Jungle Safari in Rajaji National Park & Tiger Reserve
- 1 Day at beautiful Monastery on the Ganga for lunch, Vasistha's Cave, & Satsang with Maa Gyan
- 1 night in Agra to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Shared hotel rooms near Delhi airport for rest, refresh, and dinner before return flights
Here is our general plan, but its important to understand that these plans can change…The India experience is one of adaptability and respect for both the calm and chaos of this culture. Everything we do will be an opportunity to practice yoga. Whatever happens, it will be an incredible experience.
Rishikesh - the Birthplace of Yoga
(9 nights)
- Arrive Fri rest & explore
- Starting Saturday Daily: 7:30-10 am practice
- Saturday evening: Satsang/Yoga Nidra 7-9 pm
- Sun evening: Diwali Festivities - explore and enjoy in groups
- Mon evening: Ganga Aarti at Parmarth Niketan ashram
- Tues 12-2: Optional Tour & Lunch at Ramana's Garden children's home with tour, or you could choose whitewater rafting on the Ganga
- Weds: Sunrise at Shakti temple with view of Himalayas – satsang re Shakti with Raj
- Optional: Advanced terrain hike down from Shakti temple with option to swim in a waterfall,
or Ayurvedic Doctor consultation or services in town
- Optional: Advanced terrain hike down from Shakti temple with option to swim in a waterfall,
- Weds evening: Satsang/Yoga Nidra 7-9 pm
- Thurs 12-2: Optional Lunch at Ramana's Garden children's home with Kirtan, , or you could choose whitewater rafting on the Ganga, have a mala made, or another local activity.
- Thurs evening: Optional: cooking class with "the spice man"
- Friday: Beatles ashram and funeral pyres with Raj
- Fri evening: Special Ganga Aarti with Raj
- Sat: Monastery on the Ganga for lunch, Vasistha's Cave, & Satsang with Maa Gyan
- Sun: Depart Rishikesh after practice
3 nights/4 days
Propitiously nestled on the foothills of Gau Ghat - one of the sacred sights of Haridwar, and on the banks of the holy River Ganges, Ganga Lahari Hotel in Haridwar stands at the gateway to the Devbhoomi. Har ki Pauri, the sacred site, is just walking distance from the hotel.
3 nights luxury hotel & spa includes:
· Breakfast and Evening Tea/cookies/snack
· Optional auspicious Holy dip at the ghat next to the hotel at Har-Ki-Pauri.
· Welcome refreshment on arrival. Two bottles of mineral water in the room replenished daily.
· Turndown service. 24 hours internet access. Discount on spa services.
Hotel Ganga Lahari is set on the sacred banks of the Ganges in Haridwar. The hotel is a gem amongst the hotels in Haridwar. Ideally located near "Har ki Pari", the ghat on which a bath can cleanse a soul from all its earthen trappings, the hotel offers an enchanting as well as a convenient place to stay for pilgrims and tourists coming to Haridwar. The Kumbh Mela can be witnessed in all its glory and sanctimony from the Hotel Ganga Lahari, Haridwar. The majestic gatherings for "Ganga Aarti" can be viewed from Hotel Ganga Lahari's exquisite rooms and seating areas facing the grand river, giving you a glimpse of the vibrant Hindu culture and art.
Mon or Tues: Guided Jungle Safari in Rajaji National Park & Tiger Reserve:
Sitting in a jeep looking at wonderful creations of nature roaming around you. Rajaji National Park, spread in the three districts (Dehradun, Pauri Garhwal and Haridwar) of Uttarakhand. It’s called Rajaji Tiger Reserve that covers the area 820 km where you will find various plants, trees and animal. In 1983, Govt. of India merged three wildlife sanctuaries, Chilla, Motichur and Rajaji into Rajaji National Park.
You may see animals such as Asian elephants, leopards, hyena and tigers. While moving in a jeep, you may come across an Asian elephant drinking water on the side of river Ganga that flows right through the middle of the forest and sometimes there are tributary rivers within the jungle too where you can spot Elephants in groups or with their family.
The significance of this protected forest is that the workers are highly devoted towards wildlife projects and sustainability. Animals are given lots of space and respect. There are Royal Bengal Tigers which you may spot if you are lucky. Also, there are elephants, striped hyenas, porcupines, pangolin, jackal, etc. which can be spotted. There are barking deer, spotted deer, Sāmbhar, peacocks, and so on, which will mesmerize you with their elegant beauty. You may also see Indian langur & porcupine, Monitor lizard, Python and Wild boar.
Birders love Rajaji National Park! The park has 11 species of woodpeckers, 5 species of barbets and 3 species of hornbills including the Near Threatened Great Pied Hornbill. A total of 312 birds species has been recorded.
Weds 18th: Overnight Trip to The Taj Mahal
Depart Haridwar. Ground transport to Dehradun airport. Fly to Delhi morning of 18th. Domestic Flight included. Lunch Buffet in Delhi at a trusted hotel where we will leave our luggage, take an overnight bag and high speed train to Agra to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise the next morning. Includes one hotel night in Agra.
Final Full Day the 19th:
Return to Delhi via high speed train. Optional to visit Akshardham temple with Raj that afternoon. Delicious dinner buffet, and take turns refreshing in shared rooms prior to late flights that evening, or early next morning.
Book your Return Flights to US either evening on November 19 or morning of November 20th 2026.
Questions? EMAIL: s[email protected] To register, for shared room, simply click here
For private room or payment plan, EMAIL: [email protected]
Retreat Costs for Two Weeks:
$2300 for shared room (we can pair you with someone based on your preferences, if you like):
-Flights to/from Dehradun included. High speed train to Agra included.
-Rishikesh standard lodging: share with one other person – 2 persons either twin beds or shared large bed (9 nights) - with activities, yoga, Satsang, etc. (food, dhana/gratuities on your own)
-Haridwar luxury lodging & Safari: share with one other person – luxury suite (3 nights) - breakfast and tea/snacks included
-Overnight trip to Taj Mahal (shared room) and buffets in Delhi also included
$2900 for single/private room:
-Flights to/from Dehradun included. High speed train to Agra included.
-Rishikesh private room (9 nights) with activities, yoga, satsang, etc. (food, dhana/gratuities on your own)
-Haridwar private luxury room (3 nights) & Safari - breakfast and tea/snacks included
-Overnight trip to Taj Mahal (private room) and buffets in Delhi included
To reserve your space: We have space for 25 on this retreat and we already have a list of 29 who are interested. To reserve your space, please email [email protected] (if we have a cc on file for you, please email her) or call her at 503-737-5609 Mon-Fri from 9-5. To register, you can either:
1) Pay in full to reserve your spot
2) Payment plan spread over 3-10 months (fee of $8.33/month for admin including cc fees). We cannot take a deposit to reserve a spot, but you can spread your payment over the number of months you choose.
International Flight costs are not included in the retreat pricing:
- Find a flight that arrives in Delhi very early morning of November 6th (this likely means leaving the US on the 4th).
- Raj will book our flights to/from Dehradun in groups based on our flight itineraries.
- Return flight either late evening on Nov 19th or early morning of November 20th
- Flights run approximately:
~$1050-1200 r/t to/from Delhi from PDX
- Also, it is customary to tip our guide Raj approximately $50 USD for his two weeks of expertise and guidance, and tips to drivers and other guides are also appreciated.
- For those of you interested in YTT hours or CE hours, those are included in these prices. 80 hours total.
- Fees for most activities (except Optional ones) are included in retreat pricing.
- Food/Beverages are at your expense except for breakfasts/tea/snacks in Haridwar, lunch at the monastery, and two delicious buffet meals in Delhi are included (food is inexpensive in India)
- Rishikesh is built on a steep river gorge (Ganga River) at the foothills of the Himalayas and, unfortunately, is not built for accessibility at all. You will need to be able to navigate stairs and climb hills to fully benefit from and enjoy this journey. If stairs are difficult for you, we will do our best to assign you to a room that requires less stair climbing but some stair climbing will be necessary and hills are unavoidable. You can 100% climb at your pace, but just know that this will be part of the experience, if you choose to join us.
Questions? EMAIL: s[email protected] To register: for shared room, simply click here
For private room or payment plan, EMAIL: [email protected]
We are so looking forward to sharing this truly incredible experience with you!
About Your Teachers:
Stephanie Adams Ruff
Sharing the awareness, acceptance & transformation the practice of yoga brings to our lives is what truly inspires her. She has seen in others, and experienced herself, that regular practice inspires one to greater peace, authenticity, connection, & joy.
Steph is deeply grateful to yoga, and honors the tradition, in her teachings. She leads a Return to the Source India trip every 3 years to both study and appreciate yoga. She has more than 30 years of yoga devotion & experience.
Some of her credentials include: Yoga Alliance 500 hour ERYT, YACEP, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Bodymind Academy Fitness & Nutrition Certification, ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist, SAYF-Certified, and CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist.
"I am deeply thankful for what yoga has given me. Coming from a youth of trauma and fear, I have found deep love, connection and trust in life. I am in awe of this practice. It is so much more than what most people know or imagine it to be. Words cannot begin to describe the reverence and respect I have for this tradition. Thank you to all of my teachers, trainees and students. Deep bow to my yoga community. 🙏🏼✨🙏🏼"
Sharing the awareness, acceptance & transformation the practice of yoga brings to our lives is what truly inspires her. She has seen in others, and experienced herself, that regular practice inspires one to greater peace, authenticity, connection, & joy.
Steph is deeply grateful to yoga, and honors the tradition, in her teachings. She leads a Return to the Source India trip every 3 years to both study and appreciate yoga. She has more than 30 years of yoga devotion & experience.
Some of her credentials include: Yoga Alliance 500 hour ERYT, YACEP, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Bodymind Academy Fitness & Nutrition Certification, ACE Orthopedic Exercise Specialist, SAYF-Certified, and CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist.
"I am deeply thankful for what yoga has given me. Coming from a youth of trauma and fear, I have found deep love, connection and trust in life. I am in awe of this practice. It is so much more than what most people know or imagine it to be. Words cannot begin to describe the reverence and respect I have for this tradition. Thank you to all of my teachers, trainees and students. Deep bow to my yoga community. 🙏🏼✨🙏🏼"
Dawn Little Torres
Dawn is an energy master. As a yoga and meditation teacher, energy and sound healer, Dawn blends her love for teaching yoga with many years of studying and practicing several alternative healing modalities. She guides clients and students to wake up their deeply rooted inner guidance systems through Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, Sound Healing and a multitude of transformation tools she has gathered throughout the years.
Dawn has studied with some of the most brilliant teachers and healers in their fields all around the world and their wisdom has become the foundation for her own teachings. She has come to know that the body's natural inclination is towards wellness and it is her passion to assist others in becoming aware of and removing the obstacles in the way of that natural pathway to health.
Dawn is an energy master. As a yoga and meditation teacher, energy and sound healer, Dawn blends her love for teaching yoga with many years of studying and practicing several alternative healing modalities. She guides clients and students to wake up their deeply rooted inner guidance systems through Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, Sound Healing and a multitude of transformation tools she has gathered throughout the years.
Dawn has studied with some of the most brilliant teachers and healers in their fields all around the world and their wisdom has become the foundation for her own teachings. She has come to know that the body's natural inclination is towards wellness and it is her passion to assist others in becoming aware of and removing the obstacles in the way of that natural pathway to health.
Registration
Please email [email protected] or call Lia at 503-737-5609 to register.
Flow Retreat Cancellation Policy for India Retreat:
Please email [email protected] or call Lia at 503-737-5609 to register.
Flow Retreat Cancellation Policy for India Retreat:
- Because we are pre-paying deposits for international travel, there is a non-refundable $500 fee for anyone registered (paying any payments or paying in full is considered "registered") for this retreat.
- If you cancel your reservation 120 days or more before the retreat start date, there is a non-refundable $500 fee. The remainder of the payment will be refunded to you.
- If you cancel your reservation 90-120 days before the retreat start date, there is a non-refundable $500 fee. The remainder of the payment will be placed on a credit for Flow Studio.
- If you cancel your reservation less than 90 days before your arrival date, no refund or credit will be issued.
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